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Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as transforming the input signal to the required output signal?
In data transmission, a defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second largest in area covered?
Which of the answers below best reflects the power range that is transmitted to field devices when the Foundation fieldbus H1 is operating?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
Model based network devices are at the user level of Ethernet/IP. Information of a capabilities or features of a specified device would be contained in which of the text files below?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce data time stamping in real-time?
Which of the Hart access methods below can be best described as one that the scan rates are substantially increased over the master/slave method?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 4 field devices connected?
Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using peer-to-peer communication?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the network hardware and electrical signalling method of a network?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below are redundant networks for controller connections?
When manually assigning addresses in IPv4, which of the answers below contains the complete list of the main parameter(s) needed?
The wired Ethernet transmission standards are defined by the OSI model layers. Which of the answers below is one of those defining layers?
Which of the type of communication below best describes the HART communication between a control device and a field device?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as what a regulatory body would define and enforce?
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Repeater"?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 output points powered by 24Vdc or 120/230 Vac?
CSMA/CD is used as an access method that uses constructive interference detection for any data collisions. Which of the OSI layers does this detection occur on?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that systematically allows for devices to initiate communication?
Which of the answers below is best described as an instrument database that can be modern control systems can access?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "D"?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve scalability, but is still limited because of multiple DA servers and duplication of information requiring an overuse of bandwidth?
There are various subsystems within any HMI. Which of the tasks below would be the primary responsibility of the alarm subsystem?